Configuring, Modifying, and Monitoring the Unit

Topology Change Notification BPDU

A non-Root interface sends a Topology Change Notification BPDU (TCN BPDU) over its Root interface any time it believes that the network topology has changed.

The following circumstances can cause this to happen:

∙A Root interface gives up its Root status and the topology state is changing.

∙A switch receives a TCN BPDU from another unit via a non-Root interface.

∙An interface's state changes (it enters the Forwarding state). When a Root interface receives a TCN BPDU, it sets a Topology Changing flag in its Hello BPDU for an interval that is twice the length of the Forward Timer. When a non-Root interface receives a Hello BPDU with this flag set, it quickly ages its dynamic filter s so that it can relearn its filters based on the new topology.

Using STP to Manage Redundant Links

Multiple switches can be connected to form a larger switched network, without using STP the connections between the switches would form a loop. STP should be used to block one of the connections. If the primary connection fails for some reason, STP reconfigures the topology and direct all inter-switches traffic on the redundant link.

Spanning Tree and VLAN restrictions

If you want to use STP and VLAN you should know how the implementation of STP in our products operates. One instance of STP runs in the management VLAN. So the consequence is that STP does not resolve loop in VLAN to which it does not belong. If you want to use the redundancy facility you should use Trunking/EtherChannel feature instead.

Spanning Tree Commands

To view the Spanning Tree commands, enter sp-tree at the CLI prompt. The following are the available port commands.

Enabling/Disabling STP

set-stp enable

Enabling or disabling Spanning Tree does not take effect until the SNMP agent is reset, via warm-reset, cold-resetor a power cycle. The default is disabled.

get-stp

The get-stpcommand retrieves the current state of Spanning Tree.

Example

SYS_console> get-stp

Running spanning tree engine is disable

Next session of the Spanning Tree engine will be disabled.

SYS_console>

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NH2025-10 specifications

The IBM NH2025-10 is a powerful and versatile network appliance designed to meet the growing demands of modern IT infrastructures. It serves as a cornerstone for businesses seeking to enhance their networking capabilities, streamline operations, and leverage advanced technologies. Built with a focus on reliability and performance, the NH2025-10 packs a wide range of features that cater to various use cases, from data centers to enterprise environments.

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